How to remove chemicals from supermarket chicken: revelations from a slaughterhouse worker

This can include saline solutions (to tenderize the meat), cleaning products used in slaughterhouses, or preservatives intended to extend shelf life.

Nothing alarming—these practices are strictly regulated—but many consumers prefer to limit these additives in their diet. Good news: a few simple steps are all it takes to  purify your chicken  before cooking it.

The right steps for a cleaner and healthier chicken